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Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang Celebrates Women’s Resilience on International Women’s Day
Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has extended warm wishes to women and girls in Ghana and across the world as the nation joined the global community to mark International Women’s Day 2026.
In a message shared on her social media platforms, the Vice President commended the resilience, achievements and significant role women continue to play in national development. She encouraged citizens to celebrate the progress made while sustaining efforts to broaden opportunities for women and girls.
“On this International Women’s Day 2026, I send heartfelt greetings to all women and girls across Ghana and around the world,” she said. “Let us be proud of the resilience, achievements and essential contributions women continue to make to our nation’s progress.”
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang noted that this year’s theme, “Giving to Gain,” highlights the country’s growing commitment to gender inclusion and the empowerment of women.
She pointed to the government’s deliberate effort to ensure that women make up at least 30 percent of public appointments as a clear demonstration of the importance of inclusive leadership.
According to her, increasing women’s representation in key decision-making roles brings diverse talent and perspectives that contribute to national growth.
“The intentional effort to ensure women make up at least 30 percent of government appointments recognizes a simple truth about national development,” she said. “When women serve as ministers, lead major public institutions and help shape policy at the highest levels, the country benefits from a broader range of talent and perspective.”
The Vice President stressed that women’s empowerment should extend beyond government institutions to other sectors of society.
She noted that expanding opportunities for women in business, academia, civil society, the creative industry and faith-based leadership would strengthen the nation’s social and economic development.
“In business, academia, civil society, the creative industries, faith leadership and other sectors, expanding opportunities for women enhances our national life and increases the pool of leadership that we rely on,” she said.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang emphasized that promoting women’s participation is not merely symbolic but a strategic investment in the country’s future.
“Empowering women is not just a favour; it is a strategic investment in better governance and a more confident Ghana,” she added.
She further called for sustained support for gender equality and the advancement of women both in Ghana and globally.
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TikToker Camilla Alhassan Jailed One Year for Spreading False Claims About President Mahama
TikToker Camilla Alhassan has been sentenced to one year in prison by the Accra Circuit Court after pleading guilty to charges of offensive conduct and publishing false news.
The sentence was handed down on Thursday, July 16, after Alhassan admitted to sharing videos on social media in which she falsely claimed, without any evidence, that President John Dramani Mahama buried 32 cows as part of rituals to secure victory in the 2024 general election.
Speaking after the ruling, her lawyer, Kwadwo Gyamfi Bonsu, disclosed that the court dismissed the charge of electronic abuse, explaining that it lacked the legal jurisdiction to determine that particular offence.
Despite dropping the electronic abuse charge, the court convicted Alhassan on the count of offensive conduct and imposed a one-year custodial sentence.
According to her lawyer, the defence pleaded for a more lenient sentence, but the judge maintained that the increasing spread of false information and similar offences required a punishment that would serve as a deterrent.
Camilla Alhassan was arrested and prosecuted by the Ghana Police Service after the videos gained widespread attention on social media. Prior to sentencing, the court had also ordered a pregnancy test during an earlier hearing as part of the proceedings.
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to equitable national development, declaring that no region of Ghana would be neglected because of its electoral choices.
Speaking during the sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of a 24-Hour Economy Model Market at Juapong in the Volta Region as part of his Resetting Ghana Tour, President Mahama said his administration was determined to ensure that every part of the country benefited from development projects.
He rejected the notion that any region should be taken for granted or left behind because of the way its people voted in elections.
“Our mandate, given to us by the good people of Ghana, is to govern the country for every Ghanaian,” he said. “Our commitment to the Volta Region is founded on fairness, equity and our constitutional responsibility to ensure balanced national development across the whole country.”
The President noted that the Volta Region had made an immeasurable contribution to Ghana’s development and deserved its fair share of national progress.
He said government was deliberately investing in infrastructure and public services across the country, including healthcare, education, roads, transport, agriculture, agro-processing and modern markets to improve livelihoods and create economic opportunities.
President Mahama made the remarks after cutting the sod for the construction of the Juapong 24-Hour Economy Model Market, one of a series of markets to be built nationwide under the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy initiative.
Prophet Dr. Power Man has predicted that Ghana may witness the loss of some prominent personalities in the coming days, including a well-known lawyer and politician who has served the nation.
Speaking on Kessben 92.9 FM’s Awurade Akasa programme hosted by Prophet Richard Afful, the man of God was asked about what lies ahead for Ghana and its citizens.
According to Prophet Dr. Power Man, the country would move from a period of “tears of joy” into a time of great sorrow, as he claimed he had seen difficult moments ahead for the nation.
“I saw a prominent person in Ghana, a politician who is a lawyer and has served the nation. He is a very prominent person,” he stated.
He added that from July 14, 2026, through December 2027, Ghanaians would hear reports of the passing of some notable personalities.
“From 14th July till 2027 December, we will hear about the death of prominent people, about four or three people in the country,” Prophet Dr. Power Man said.
When asked by the host whether the people involved would be young or old, the prophet responded that some would be elderly while others would be young.
He further explained that when it comes to such situations, sickness may not always be the cause, adding that “death is what is meant to be” and should not always be attributed to witchcraft
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